PT – Skilled Nursing/Rehab – Salinas, CA (7‑day availability)
Role overview
A Physical Therapist is needed for a full‑time contract at a skilled nursing/rehab facility in Salinas, CA, providing post‑acute rehab to adult and geriatric residents. This is a 14‑week new opening with a day‑shift schedule and 7‑day facility coverage.
Assignment details
Location: Skilled nursing/rehab facility, Salinas, CA 93906
Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) / post‑acute rehab, primarily geriatric caseload
Position type: Contract, full-time, non‑permanent
Contract length: 14 weeks (02/23/26 – 05/25/26)
Schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, 30‑minute unpaid meal break
Days: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat (actual work days set by facility schedule)
Guaranteed hours: 35 hours per week
PT Gross Blended Pay Rate $60 - $70 per Hour
Order reason: New opening
Incentives: $2,000 quick‑start bonus; urgent‑need role
Key responsibilities
Perform comprehensive PT evaluations (strength, ROM, balance, gait, transfers, functional mobility).
Develop and implement individualized plans of care to improve mobility, independence, and safety in the SNF setting.
Provide evidence‑based interventions including therapeutic exercise, gait and stair training, neuromuscular re‑education, and balance/coordination activities.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (OT, PTA, SLP, nursing, social services, physicians) on care planning and discharge.
Supervise PTAs and rehab aides per California practice act and facility policy.
Complete timely, accurate EMR documentation for evaluations, daily notes, progress notes, and discharges.
Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, assistive devices, and fall‑prevention strategies.
Required qualifications
Active California PT license (or eligibility prior to start).
Graduate of an accredited PT program (DPT, MSPT, or BSPT).
Prior SNF or post‑acute rehab experience strongly preferred (1+ year).
Current BLS/CPR certification for healthcare providers.
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PTA – Skilled Nursing/Rehab – Salinas, CA (7‑day availability)
Role overview
A Physical Therapist Assistant opening is available at the same skilled nursing/rehab facility in Salinas, CA, working under the onsite PT and serving the same adult/geriatric population. This 14‑week new opening is also day‑shift with 7‑day facility coverage, flagged as urgent‑need with increased rates and a 2,000 quick‑start bonus.
Assignment details
Location: Skilled nursing/rehab facility, Salinas, CA 93906
Setting: SNF / post‑acute rehab
Position type: Contract, full-time, non‑permanent
Contract length: 14 weeks (02/23/26 – 05/25/26)
Schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, 30‑minute unpaid meal break
Days: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat (actual work days per schedule)
Guaranteed hours: 35 hours per week
PTA Gross Blended Pay Rate: $40 - $52 per hour
Order reason: New opening
Incentives: $2,000 quick‑start bonus; urgent‑need role
Key responsibilities
Deliver PT treatments and therapeutic activities as delegated by the supervising PT, following the established plan of care.
Assist with gait training, transfers, bed mobility, balance and coordination exercises, and general functional mobility.
Monitor patient response to treatment and report changes to the PT, recommending modifications within scope.
Instruct patients and caregivers in home exercises and safe use of assistive devices.
Document daily treatments and progress accurately and on time in the facility EMR.
Required qualifications
Active California PTA license (or eligibility prior to start).
Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
Current BLS/CPR for healthcare providers.
Prior SNF or post‑acute rehab experience strongly preferred